Wiley Acing the GATE: Civil Engineering, 2ed, 2022
ISBN: 9789354249280
Description
This book acts as a complete reference for aspirants of GATE (CE), covering fundamental aspects of theory before proceeding to relevant questions. The theoretical and numerical concepts in the book are meticulously designed to enhance knowledge and offer valuable insights into critical aspects of the topics. It covers all topics, including new topics introduced in GATE(CE) 2016 syllabus in sufficient depth. The coverage of topics is self-sufficient requiring little to no cross-referencing having sufficient number of questions for practice. Each chapter in the book is important to upgrade the level of preparation, and competency level can be checked through Practice Exercises section.
Preface
About the Authors
Acing the GATE
Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)
1 Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction
- Fundamental Definitions in Mechanics
- Force and Force System
- Fundamental Principles in Mechanics
- Static Equilibrium
- Application of Statics
- Statics of Rigid Bodies: Effect of Non-concurrent Forces in a Plane
- Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies and Application to Statics
- Beams
- Friction
- Dynamics
- Newton’s Law and D’Alembert’s Principle
- Work, Energy and Power
- Impact of Elastic Bodies
- Center of Mass and Mass Moment of Inertia
- Principle of Virtual Work
2 Solid Mechanics
- Introduction
- Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram
- Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
- Notion of Principal Stress
- Theories of Failure
- Bending (Flexure) Theory
- Shear Theory or Shearing Stresses
- Torsion Theory
- Deflections
- Columns
3 Structural Analysis
- Introduction
- Analysis of Framed Structures
- Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
- Principle of Superposition
- Analysis of Plane Truss
- Influence Line Diagram
- Analysis of Three-Hinged Arches
- Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures
- Matrix Analysis of Structures
4 Construction Materials and Management
- Introduction
- Construction Materials
- Construction Management
- Project Planning and Network Analysis
5 Concrete Structures
- Introduction
- Concrete Technology
- Concrete Mix Design
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Working Stress Method
- Limit State Design
- Comparison of Working Stress and Limit State Methods
- Analysis in Working Stress Method
- Analysis in Limit State Method
- Design of Structural Elements
- Design of T and L Beams
- Design of Columns
- Design of Slabs
- Prestressed Concrete
6 Steel Structures
- Introduction
- Design Philosophy
- Design of Structural Members
- Design of Built-up Columns
- Design of Tension Members
- Design of Beams
- Deformation of Beams
- Design of Built-Up Beams
- Design of Connections
- Plastic Analysis
- Plastic vs. Elastic Designs
7 Geotechnical Engineering
- Introduction
- Classification of Soils
- Physical Properties of Soil
- Plasticity Characteristics of Soil
- Permeability
- Seepage Analysis
- Effective Stress Principle
- Earth Pressure Theories
- Vertical Stress Distribution
- Contact Pressure Distribution on Soils for Different Type of Footings
- Stability of Slopes
- Compaction
8 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Introduction
- Properties of Fluids
- Hydrostatics: Basic Definitions
- Hydrostatics: Forces
- Forces on Floating and Submerged Bodies
- Fluid Flow
- Orifices and Mouthpieces
- Notches and Weirs
- Two-Dimensional Flow
- Streamlines and Stream Functions
- Dimensional Analysis
- Hydraulic Similitude
- Flow through Pipes
- Boundary Layer
- Forces on Submerged Bodies
- Open Channel Flow
- Specific Energy
- Hydraulic Jump
- Impact of Jets
- Basics of Hydraulic Machines
9 Hydrology
- Introduction
- Hydrologic Cycle
- Water Budget Equation
- Precipitation
- Evaporation
- Evapotranspiration
- Methods of Stream Flow Measurement
- Interception
- Infiltration
- Depression Storage
- Runoff
- Hydrographs
- Estimating Design Flood
- Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph
- Flood Routing Methods
- Types of Reservoirs
- Groundwater Flow
- Wells
10 Irrigation
- Introduction
- Types of Irrigation
- Methods of Irrigation
- Water Requirement of Crops
- Principal Crops and Crop Seasons
- Duty and Delta
- Consumptive Use of Water (Evapo-Transpiration)
- Irrigation Efficiencies
- Irrigation Requirement of Crops
- Crop Rotation
- Spillways
- Diversion Headwork
- Irrigation Channels
- Water Logging and Drainage
- Canal Regulation Works
- Cross Drainage Works
11 Environmental Engineering
- Introduction
- Sources of Water
- Water Quality or Characteristics of Water
- Water Quantity Estimation
- Water Intake Structure
- Water Distribution Systems
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Quantity Estimation
- Characteristics of Sewage
- Wastewater Treatment
- Types of Solid Wastes
- Municipal Solid Waste
- Types of Pollutants
- Units of Measure of Air Pollutants
- Air Pollution Meteorology
- Effects of Air Pollutants on Human Health
- Air Pollution Control
- Properties of Sound Waves
12 Transportation Engineering
- Introduction
- Classification of Roads
- Highway Alignment and Engineering Surveys
- Geometric Design of Highways
- Geometric Design of Railway Track
- Geometric Design of Airports
- Pavement Design
- Traffic Engineering
- Statistical Analysis of Traffic Data
13 Geomatics Engineering
- Introduction
- Types of Surveying
- Units of Measurement and Conversion Factors
- Compass Surveying
- Measure of Bearing
- Contouring
- Errors
- Limits for Acceptable Errors in Surveying
- Levelling
- Curves
- Photogrammetry
- Remote Sensing
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Important Formulas
Solved Examples
Solved GATE Previous Years’ Questions
Practice Exercises
Answers to Practice Exercises
List of Codes
GATE 2018 Paper (Morning Shift)
GATE 2018 Paper (Afternoon Shift)
GATE 2019 Paper (Morning Shift)
GATE 2019 Paper (Afternoon Shift)
GATE 2020 Paper (Morning Shift)
GATE 2020 Paper (Afternoon Shift)
GATE 2021 Paper (Set – I)
GATE 2021 Paper (Set – II)
Index